Medical Review
What is an Ischemic Stroke?
A stroke caused by a blockage
Your patient only responds when you give a sternal rub what are they on AVPU?
P for painful
What does DM stand for?
Diabetes Mellitus
What is the large bone of the upper arm called?
Humerus
What is the treatment for shock?
Lay the patient supine, High flow O2 (15 LPM), Keep them warm.
What is a Hemorrhagic stroke?
A stroke caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain putting pressure on the brain.
Your patient is responding normal and knows where they are what are they on AVPU?
A for alert
What is a normal BGL?
80-120 mg/dl
What is the long bone of the upper leg called?
Femur
What are the symptoms of shock?
Pale, Cool, Clammy
What is the difference between Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar while hyperglycemia is high blood sugar.
What does GCS stand for? You can google I will wait.....
Glascow Comma Scale
What is ACS?
Acute Coronary Syndrome
What is the bone in the center of the chest called?
Sternum
What is hypoperfusion?
Shock
Why do strokes present with different symptoms in different people?
The symptoms have to do with the part of the brain the strok occurn in and what the function of that part of the brain is (Speech, vision etc.)
Your patient won't respond despite several sternal rubs and your repeated shouting what are they on AVPU?
U for unresponsive
What is the difference between a MI and Cardiac arrest?
Cardiac Arrest deals with an electrical problem where an MI deals with a blockage.
What does insulin do?
Acts as the (Key) and (unlocks) helps glucose enter the cell
Explain the pathophysiology of shock.
The body pulls O2 to vital organs and eventually loses the ability to compensate and we will see declining vitals as a result.
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabates?
Type 1 is genetic, usually insulin dependent while type 2 can be diet controlled or controlled with oral meds.
Your patient only looks at you when you call to them what are they on AVPU?
V for verbal
What is the difference between an MI and Heart attack?
They are the same thing
First to turn off the light gets the points
speed is essential in EMS
What EMT level medication do we give for shock?
Oxygen...... lol